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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2022
Sat 21 May 2022 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Carlinhos 68' Y

Overview

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 May Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
14 May Kyoto Sanga FC A 0–0 D
07 May Kawasaki Frontale H 0–2 L
03 May Shonan Bellmare A 4–1 W
29 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–2 D
17 Apr Sagan Tosu FC A 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 May Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–1 W
14 May Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–0 W
07 May Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–2 L
03 May Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–1 D
28 Apr Jubilo Iwata A 1–2 L
20 Apr FC Tokyo A 0–0 D

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Nagoya Grampus
#7 Position #3
24 Points 31
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
40 Scored 46
42 Conceded 44
-2 GD +2
1.33 PPG 1.72
44% Win % 56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
0-15
/
16-30
/1
31-45
/
46-60
1/
61-75
/
76+
/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Shuichi Gonda has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' The 33-year-old Ryohei Shirasaki has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yoichiro Kakitani is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Shimizu S-Pulse.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 22' Noriyoshi Sakai doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yuichi Maruyama made 439 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' Kota Miyamoto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Nagoya Grampus's compact .
  • 46' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Ronaldo exits the field as Kenta Nishizawa enters on 46.
  • 51' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Nagoya Grampus is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 59' The crowd applauds Keiya Sento as he leaves the pitch. Ryotaro Ishida steps in for Nagoya Grampus.
  • 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Carlinhos.
  • 72' Goal! Thiago Santana scores his 69 goal in 312 matches.
  • 73' Shimizu S-Pulse is taking the lead after the goal scored by Thiago Santana on 73.
  • 76' Yoichiro Kakitani is replacing Noriyoshi Sakai for the Nagoya Grampus side.
  • 77' Nagoya Grampus manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuki Soma is hanging Yutaka Yoshida on the field on 77 minute.
  • 78' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Thiago Santana by Se-Hun Oh on 78 minute.
  • 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 86' Mateus makes way for Hiroyuki Abe at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nagoya Grampus.
  • 88' Yuta Kamiya is replacing Carlinhos for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 90' Yuta Taki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuito Suzuki on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Nagoya Grampus.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Shimizu S-Pulse or Nagoya Grampus 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse33% Draw23% Nagoya Grampus44%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
56%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
67%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Nagoya Grampus
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse28% Draw37% Nagoya Grampus35%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
0 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 10% 82%
-1.5 18% 82%
-1 18% 15% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 55% 45%
+1 55% 18% 27%
+1.5 73% 27%
+2 73% 13% 14%
+2.5 86% 14%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
11%
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
15%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.